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Mahmoud Salah races to be fit for Egypt U20 opener against Libya
Mahmoud Salah is undergoing rehabilitation as Egypt’s 2007-born youth team prepare for their opening North Africa Championship qualifier against Libya on 24 September. The Al Ahly forward suffered a knock during a friendly against National Bank of Egypt a week ago, but has now returned to running as the coaching staff assess whether he can […] The article Mahmoud Salah races to be fit for Egypt U20 opener against Libya was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Colombia squad named for Mexico, Paraguay and Peru friendlies without Luis Diaz
Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo has announced a 27-man squad for the three friendly matches against Mexico, Paraguay and Peru, with Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz omitted. Lorenzo agreed with Bayern Munich’s management that Diaz should be rested during the international break to recover from the demands of a congested fixture schedule. Nottingham Forest defender Daniel […] The article Colombia squad named for Mexico, Paraguay and Peru friendlies without Luis Diaz was written by Sylvester Nti...
Masar held by La Viena as Pharco join them at top of Professional League
Masar dropped points for the first time this season as a 1-1 draw with La Viena allowed Pharco to move level with them at the top of the Professional League. Five matches were played on Friday to complete the competition’s fifth round, with both Masar and Pharco now on 13 points. Masar had won their […] The article Masar held by La Viena as Pharco join them at top of Professional League was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ramos Kashala Wanet leaves Jwaya SC to become a free agent
Congo centre-forward Ramos Kashala Wanet has left Lebanese Premier League club Jwaya SC and become a free agent, completing his latest move on 18 September 2026. The 26-year-old had joined Jwaya only a month earlier, switching from DR Congo side St-Eloi Lupopo on 16 August. His departure brings a brief spell in Lebanon to an […] The article Ramos Kashala Wanet leaves Jwaya SC to become a free agent was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Bryan Lasme faces long road back to Schalke squad
Bryan Lasme has taken an important first step toward returning to FC Schalke 04’s Bundesliga squad, but the French forward still has considerable ground to cover. After spending several weeks sidelined with a calf muscle injury, the 27-year-old recently played 30 minutes for Schalke’s under-21 side, allowing him to rebuild his match rhythm. However, head […] The article Bryan Lasme faces long road back to Schalke squad was written by Elias Boateng and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zidane names Mbappe France captain for first squad as manager
Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Kylian Mbappe will captain France after announcing his first squad since succeeding Didier Deschamps as manager of Les Bleus. Mbappe established himself as France captain at the World Cup, where he scored 10 goals to finish as the tournament’s leading scorer. France were eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual champions Spain. […] The article Zidane names Mbappe France captain for first squad as manager was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Patrick Vieira sets out Senegal plan built on intensity and continuity
Patrick Vieira says Senegal’s next phase will be based on intensity, aggression and solidarity rather than a complete overhaul, as he begins his four-year tenure as head coach of the Lions of Teranga. Vieira was officially presented on Friday, one month after being appointed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), and announced his first squad […] The article Patrick Vieira sets out Senegal plan built on intensity and continuity was written by Alansary and first appeared on AfricaSoccer...
Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad without Sadio Mane
Patrick Vieira has announced his first Senegal squad, selecting 29 players for the opening qualifiers for the CAN 2027. Sadio Mane, Krepin Diatta and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy are among the notable absentees. Senegal will begin their qualifying campaign against Mozambique and Ethiopia in the first two rounds of matches. Former Senegal international Mohamed Adama Sarr […] The article Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad without Sadio Mane was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Afri...
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Derby date, kick-off time and where to watch
The Madrid derby takes centre stage in La Liga on Sunday, 20 September, as Atletico de Madrid host Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Both sides are aiming to keep pace with leaders FC Barcelona in a match scheduled to begin at 14:15 GMT. The fixture will be broadcast in France on DAZN France […] The article Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Derby date, kick-off time and where to watch was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Ben Youssef demands ruthless mentality as Durban City aim for further success
Durban City coach Khalil Ben Youssef says players who do not share the club’s ambition to improve and compete at the highest level will have no place in his squad. City won the Motsepe Foundation Championship in the 2024/25 season before making an impressive return to the top flight following the rebrand from Maritzburg United. […] The article Ben Youssef demands ruthless mentality as Durban City aim for further success was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoc...
Orlando Pirates’ ‘Baby Haaland’ backed to flourish with more game time
Orlando Pirates striker Sebastian Pedersen has been told he can live up to the expectations created by his ‘Baby Haaland’ nickname if he is given a sustained run in the team. Football analyst Katlego Mashego believes the Norwegian has already shown enough ability to suggest he can become an effective player for the club, despite […] The article Orlando Pirates’ ‘Baby Haaland’ backed to flourish with more game time was written by Abdul Karim and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Cristiano Ronaldo included in Jorge Jesus’ first Portugal squad
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Jorge Jesus’ first Portugal squad, keeping the 41-year-old forward’s international career alive for the time being. Ronaldo is one of 25 players selected for Portugal’s four Nations League matches, despite previously leaving his international future uncertain after the country’s World Cup exit. He confirmed in July that the 2026 […] The article Cristiano Ronaldo included in Jorge Jesus’ first Portugal squad was written by Issa Said and first appeared on Af...
Mamelodi Sundowns v Al Ahli Saudi: How to watch the Intercontinental Cup match
Mamelodi Sundowns host Al Ahli Saudi in the 2026 Intercontinental Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday, 19 September. The match carries a major prize, with victory securing the Three Continents Cup, a continental title contested between clubs from Africa, Asia and Oceania. The fixture will be played at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, where […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns v Al Ahli Saudi: How to watch the Intercontinental Cup match was written by Issa Said and first appeared on A...
Barcelona face controversial referee Juan Martinez Munuera in Sevilla clash
The Spanish Football Federation has appointed Juan Martinez Munuera to referee Barcelona’s meeting with Sevilla at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday, renewing a series of contentious incidents involving the Catalan club. Raul Martin Gonzalez will be in charge of the video assistant referee (VAR) for the La Liga fixture, according to the appointments announced by the […] The article Barcelona face controversial referee Juan Martinez Munuera in Sevilla clash was written by Alansary and first a...
Al Ahly record biggest derby win as Masar move top of women’s league
Al Ahly claimed their largest-ever victory over Zamalek with a 6-0 win in the second round of the Egyptian Women’s Football League. The match was played at Zamalek Club, where Al Ahly produced a dominant performance to secure a landmark result in the rivalry. Nadine Ghazi scored a hat-trick, while Awa Kassit added two goals […] The article Al Ahly record biggest derby win as Masar move top of women’s league was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Zidane recalls Camavinga as he names first France squad
Zinedine Zidane has announced his first France squad since becoming head coach, with Eduardo Camavinga returning after missing the 2026 World Cup. France will face Turkey, Belgium and Italy in the European Championship matches, with Zidane making several changes to the group selected by his predecessor Didier Deschamps. Chelsea defender Malo Gusto, Real Madrid midfielder […] The article Zidane recalls Camavinga as he names first France squad was written by Sylvester Ntim and first appeared o...
Arda Guler headlines Turkiye squad for Nations League fixtures
Turkiye manager Vincenzo Montella has selected Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler and Al-Ahli Saudi defender Merih Demiral in his squad for the European Nations League fixtures against France, Italy and Belgium. The squad includes several familiar names from Europe’s leading clubs, with Guler among the attacking options and Demiral included in defence. Turkiye squad Goalkeepers: […] The article Arda Guler headlines Turkiye squad for Nations League fixtures was written by Alansary and first ap...
Egyptian FA has not contacted clubs over Super Cup participation, says source
The Egyptian Football Association has not approached any club about taking part in the Egyptian Super Cup, despite reports that Al Ahly had reservations about entering the competition through a golden card invitation. A source within the association told FilGoal.com: “We have not contacted any club so far regarding participation in the Super Cup, and […] The article Egyptian FA has not contacted clubs over Super Cup participation, says source was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on A...
Al Ahly deny reports they will reject Egyptian Super Cup invitation
Al Ahly football director Wael Gomaa has denied reports that the club has decided against taking part in the next edition of the Egyptian Super Cup. Reports had suggested Al Ahly were unhappy with the possibility of entering the competition through a “golden card” invitation. But Gomaa told FilGoal.com: “Everything being said about Al Ahly […] The article Al Ahly deny reports they will reject Egyptian Super Cup invitation was written by Elikplim Bokor and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Raphinha wants new Barcelona contract and hopes to retire at club
Brazil winger Raphinha says he wants to extend his Barcelona contract and remain with the Catalan club until the end of his playing career. The 28-year-old’s current deal is due to expire in the summer of 2028, but he says he is already planning to sign a new agreement. “I hope to continue as a […] The article Raphinha wants new Barcelona contract and hopes to retire at club was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Hossam Abdel Meguid committed to Europe despite Thomas Reis’ Ludogorets exit
Hossam Abdel Meguid’s future at Ludogorets Razgrad will not be affected by Thomas Reis leaving the Bulgarian club to become manager of Turkish side Trabzonspor, according to the defender’s agent. Samer Salama said the Egypt international remains determined to continue his career in Europe and sees Ludogorets as an important step towards a move to […] The article Hossam Abdel Meguid committed to Europe despite Thomas Reis’ Ludogorets exit was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first app...
Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad with Sadio Mane absent
Patrick Vieira has announced his first Senegal squad for the upcoming international break, with Sadio Mane left out because of physical problems. Senegal will begin their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with matches against Mozambique and Ethiopia, before facing Comoros in a friendly. Vieira took charge after Aliou Cisse was dismissed […] The article Patrick Vieira names first Senegal squad with Sadio Mane absent was written by Eric Kwafo and first appeared on AfricaSo...
Mamelodi Sundowns face Al-Ahli in FIFA Intercontinental Cup showdown
Mamelodi Sundowns will meet Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday, with a place in the FIFA Challenger Cup semi-finals at stake. The South African club go into the FIFA Intercontinental Cup fixture as CAF Champions League holders, while Al-Ahli qualified after winning the Asian Football Confederation Champions League. Continental champions meet […] The article Mamelodi Sundowns face Al-Ahli in FIFA Intercontinental Cup showdown was written by Issa Said and first appe...
Achraf Hakimi steps up Paris Saint-Germain return after thigh injury
Achraf Hakimi has resumed outdoor training as he continues his recovery from a minor right-thigh injury, moving closer to a return for Paris Saint-Germain. The Morocco international completed an individual session on Friday, marking a new stage in his rehabilitation programme. Paris Saint-Germain said in its latest medical bulletin that the right-back was continuing his […] The article Achraf Hakimi steps up Paris Saint-Germain return after thigh injury was written by Elias Boateng and first...
Morocco boss Ouahbi explains El Karouani omission from latest squad
Souffian El Karouani has been left out of Morocco’s squad for the next international break, despite making his first start for a long time in Benfica’s Europa League match against AC Milan on Wednesday. The 25-year-old defender provided an assist in the game, but Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi said he had assessed the player’s overall […] The article Morocco boss Ouahbi explains El Karouani omission from latest squad was written by Issa Said and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
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